The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
