The buzz about The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
