The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, 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 recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.