The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
