The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected 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 full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
