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Divinity: Ambitious RPG Announced for 2025 Release

12/16/2025

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Summary

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Larian Studios announced Divinity, a turn-based RPG, at The Game Awards 2025.
Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, said the game builds on Baldur's Gate 3's success.
Vincke said the game will pursue a more ambitious experience with a ruleset designed for video gaming.
An early access release is planned for 2027, with a full launch possibly in 2028–2029, and a new engine will boost performance.

History

Historical Context

The release of Baldur's Gate 3 in August 2023 marked a revival of the RPG genre, following the success of its predecessors developed by BioWare in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Larian Studios, which had previously gained acclaim with Divinity: Original Sin II in 2017, attracted over 1 million players in its first week, highlighting a growing demand for immersive storytelling in gaming.

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Story summary

Larian Studios announced Divinity, a turn-based RPG, at The Game Awards 2025.
Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, said the game builds on Baldur's Gate 3's success.
Vincke said the game will pursue a more ambitious experience with a ruleset designed for video gaming.
An early access release is planned for 2027, with a full launch possibly in 2028–2029, and a new engine will boost performance.

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