The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising 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 inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
