The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
