The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer 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 complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
