The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
