The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected 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.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
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 ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
