Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG Yet
The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified 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 next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
