The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
