The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
