The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious 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 expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel 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 implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
