The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned 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 core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
