The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
