The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
