The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising 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 allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
