The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
