The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting 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 full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
