The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
