The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
