The buzz about The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
