The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, 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 pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy 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 look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
