The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
