The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
