The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
