The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, 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 recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
