The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, 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 brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
