The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
