The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating 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.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
