The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely 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 an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, 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 teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
