The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
