The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world 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 brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
