The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy 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 esteemed franchise.
