The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-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 opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
