The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
