The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image 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 showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
