The buzz about the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious 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, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
