The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
