The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
