After the announcement of Divinity, many players are wondering if they should play the previous projects of the series. The head of these games provides the answer, but also a clear warning.
What does the head of Larian comment on? Swen Vincke, the head of Larian Studios, commented in an interview with GamesRadar + regarding potential preparation for their latest project Divinity. The game was announced this year at the Game Awards with a heavy trailer that sparked a lot of discussion, even at our editorial offices.
Before Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios released several parts of the Divinity series – their own IP. For players who want to experience the old games Original Sin 1 and 2 as preparation for the new game, Vincke has an important piece of advice. They would be excellent for getting familiar with the lore and world of Divinity, but there is a catch with the older titles.
Here you can see the trailer for Divinity: Original Sin 2 by Larian Studios:
The head knows the strengths but also the weaknesses of his games
What does Vincke say about the old games as preparation? Swen Vincke explains that Divinity will reference the older games in the series. Whether it’s the very first Divinity, Ego Draconis, or The Dragon Knight Saga – all of it is part of the history that is supposed to shape the world of Divinity.
He adds that it is not necessary to play the predecessors to understand Divinity. They are more suitable if one wants to experience a kind of “history lesson” about the world.
What does the Larian head warn about? Swen emphasizes that the Divinity predecessors differ significantly from Baldur’s Gate 3. Those who want to play these should not do so with the expectation of getting a cinematic, narrative experience. They are particularly suitable for fans who want to get to know the lore better: “If you really want to know everything, there are older games, but they are somewhat outdated now, they are quite old.”
However, those who enjoy the tactical battles, co-op multiplayer, and freedom of Baldur’s Gate 3 should definitely give Original Sin 2 a chance, according to Swen. The game became a sort of blueprint for RPGs in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
The games of Divinity: Original Sin are available for PC via Steam, but also as a remastered version for consoles. There you can experience the world created by Larian yourself. However, if the age of the games puts you off or you simply do not want to invest the time when it is solely about preparation, we have compiled all the knowledge you need here on MeinMMO: What you need to know about Divinity if you only know Baldur’s Gate 3
