The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
