The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.