The anticipation about The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man 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 clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
