The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
