The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
