The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
