Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The buzz around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very 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.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.