The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified 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 next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
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, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
