The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
