The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking 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, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently 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 granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
