The speculation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
