The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
