The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
