The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
