The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success 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.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
