The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare 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.
