The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
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 beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people 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 another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
