The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
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.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
