The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
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 defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded 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 have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
