The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
