The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
