The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned 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 next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
