The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded 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 these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
