The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based 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 pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
