The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
