The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
