The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
