The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question 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 that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
