The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail 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 legendary franchise.
