The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
