The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
