The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical 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 it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
