The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral 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 unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
