The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems 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 anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
