The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
