The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava 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 of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
