The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, 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 full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
