The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone 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.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
