The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, 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 kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral 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 inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
