The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
