The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes 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 that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
