The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
