The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
