The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
