The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
