The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed 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 open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail 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.
