The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
