The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
