The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
