The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, 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 pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
