The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
