The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
