The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
