The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
