The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits 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 remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
