The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often 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 unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
