The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
