The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, 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 teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
