The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
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.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral 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 unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
