The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
