The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted 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 daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
