Larian Studios Announce a Latest Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.