The buzz about the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
