The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
