The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
