The buzz about The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive 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 in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
