The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, 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 modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
