The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
