The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
