Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
