The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, 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 intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to 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 specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
