The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel 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 distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
