The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
