The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
