The buzz around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently 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 bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
