The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
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, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
