The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
