The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
