The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
