The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
