The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
