The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time 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 evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
