The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed 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 phrasing hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
