The anticipation about The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip 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 defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems 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 anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
