The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
