The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game 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 phrasing suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
