The buzz around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
