The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
