The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical 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 many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
