Larian Studios isn't afraid of dark and mature themes in their upcoming role-playing game, Divinity. Despite the game's debut trailer showcasing these elements, Larian head Sven Vincke claims the trailer isn't shocking, as such things can be found on HBO or Netflix.
After the presentation of Divinity at The Game Awards, Vincke noted that the shock factor was not the team's goal.
We weren't thinking about causing shock. We wanted to create a game for a mature audience that understands complex themes. It's not much different from what you see on HBO or Netflix.
Vincke explained that the trailer may differ from what is usually found in games, but this is generally a characteristic approach for Larian. The main difference is the cinematic style of presentation.
We wanted people to understand: you'll get the same as before, but in a cinematic format. It's more realistic because the universe is presented in the video without excessive fantastic elements. Of course, there are elements of fantasy, but magic isn't everywhere, and there are no such clichés here.
Vincke noted that the trailer reflects how the team sees the game. A dark approach is important for Larian so that the player feels like a hero capable of changing the course of events.
