The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
