The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- 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 have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
