The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
