The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
