The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting 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 currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
