The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
