The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered 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 these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
