The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—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 given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
