The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
