The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
