The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based 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 kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
