The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
