The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
