The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
