The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
