The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
