The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
