The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
