The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
