The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
