The anticipation about The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man 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 critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems 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 another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
