The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered 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 precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
