The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
