The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
