The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
