The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
