The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently 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 given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
