The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy 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 anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
