The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
