The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom 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 personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
