The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
