The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
