The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal 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 venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
