The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
