The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
