The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
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 on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
