The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
