The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
