The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, 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 teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
