The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
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 intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
