The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
