The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
