The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
