The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
