Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever

The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.

Titled simply 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 literal unleashing of hell.

A Different Direction

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.

The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.