The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep 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 universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
