The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
