The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected 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 clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
