The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, 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 kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
