The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
