The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
