The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, 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 modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava 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 among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
