The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be designing a real-time 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 widely praised and arguably it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
