The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
