The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified 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 core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
