Larian Studios Announce a Latest Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Ever

The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.

That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.

The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.

The Journey Continues

It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare 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.