The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy 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 critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
