The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
