The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
