Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG Ever
The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed 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 suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
