The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle 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, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
