The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
