The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up 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 distinction hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
