The anticipation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics 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 more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
