The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, 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 contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
