The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
