The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
