The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
