The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
