The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, 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 crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
