The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
