The anticipation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
