The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
