The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, 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.
Titled simply 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.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
