The anticipation about The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights 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.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems 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 get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
