The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
