The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox 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 ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
