The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
