The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights 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 pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled 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 this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
