The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.