The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
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 ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
