Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
