The buzz about The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
