Larian Studios Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The anticipation about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- 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 among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.