The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
