The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights 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.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
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 look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
