The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
