The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
