The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
Astrophysicist and science communicator passionate about making complex space concepts accessible to everyone.
