The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava 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 anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
