The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later 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 streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
