The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, 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 if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to label 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 esteemed franchise.
