The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
