The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
