Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Yet
The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.