The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series 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 more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
