The buzz around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included 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, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected 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 unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
