The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
