The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
