The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
