The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
