The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
