Larian Studios Unveil a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
