The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
