The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
