The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
