Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
