The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
