The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
