The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with 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, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
