The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later 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 immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
