The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
