The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
