The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
