Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
