The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
