Larian Studios Unveil a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever

The anticipation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of 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 widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

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

While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.

The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.

More to Come

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