The anticipation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
