The anticipation about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
