The speculation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later 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.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
