Larian Studios Unveil a Fresh Divinity, Labeling it Their Largest RPG Ever

The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.

• You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.