The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
