The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered 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 these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
