The speculation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
