The anticipation about the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new 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 scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
