Larian Studios Reveal a Latest Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
