The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
