The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
