The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, 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 brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
