The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
