Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
