The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
