The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
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 look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
