The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian 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 choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
