The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
