The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified 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 main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
