The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
