The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
