The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than 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 universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
