The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered 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 these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
