The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
