The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, 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 modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
