The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
