The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
