The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series 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.
