The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone 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.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
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, fans can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
