The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
