The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
