The buzz about the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, 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 pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
