The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense 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, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, 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 truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
