The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
