The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
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 look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
