Larian Studios Unveil a New Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG Yet

The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights 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 streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.

The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.