The speculation about The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
