The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
