The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
