The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
