The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
