The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up 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 implies that the team might be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for 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 makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
