The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
