The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, 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 recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
