The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to 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 widely praised and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
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, players can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
