The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. 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 phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
