The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames 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 follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
