The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
