The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. 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 next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.