Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy 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, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
