The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
