The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified 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 phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
