The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
