The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
