The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
