The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking 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 stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements 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 get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
