The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
