The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
