The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, 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 kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled 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 label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
