The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating 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 described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
