The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking 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 beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust 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 specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
