The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label 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 legendary franchise.
