The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated 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 phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer 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 celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
