The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- 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 hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
