The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game 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 distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
