The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right 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 designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
