The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
