Larian Studios Announce a Latest Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
