The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
