The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
