The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
