The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined 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 notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements 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 get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
