The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
