Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
