Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable 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. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
