The anticipation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
