The speculation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
