Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever

The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.

The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.

  • You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
  • Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.

Eric Craig
Eric Craig

Luna van de Berg is a Dutch journalist specializing in mindful business practices and sustainable entrepreneurship.