The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
Maya Chen is a freelance writer and urban enthusiast with a passion for documenting city life and cultural shifts.
