The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later 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 given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label 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.
