The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
