The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, 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 kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, 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 teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
