The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected 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.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
