The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
