The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
