The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
