The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
