Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
