The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
