The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those 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 described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
