The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
