The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
