The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
