The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. 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 continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
