The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
