The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
