The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
