The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
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.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
