The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
