The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry 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 beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
