The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered 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 precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
