The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
