The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
