Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG to Date

The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.

A Different Direction

Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.

That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights 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.

While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.

The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.