🔗 Share this article Larian Studios Reveal a Latest Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game. Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell. A Different Direction For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development. However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available. The Legacy of Divinity The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3. While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player. In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices. The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion. You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said. Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way. A New Chapter Begins It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.