The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
