The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
