The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined 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, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising 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 unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
