Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
