The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, 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 real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
