The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with 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 approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
