The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
