The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, 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 pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
