The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
