The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
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 celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
