Larian Studios Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
