The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
