The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
