The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
