The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing 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 scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
