Larian Studios Unveil a Fresh Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Ever

The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.