The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
