The anticipation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable 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, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
