The speculation about The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
