The speculation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
