The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
