The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare 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 legendary franchise.
