The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
