The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
