The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
