The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes 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 clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
