The buzz about the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
