The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- 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 allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
