The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
