The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
