The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
