Larian Studios Unveil a New Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up 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 core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
