The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
