Larian Studios Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Yet

The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.

• You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.

More to Come

It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.