The anticipation about The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
