The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
