The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
