The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
