The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer 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 known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail 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 esteemed franchise.
