The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
