Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Yet

The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.

However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

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

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.