The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
