The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel 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 main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
