The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
