The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare 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 groundbreaking franchise.
