The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh 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 literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating 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 distinction implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
