The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of 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 universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
