The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
