The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
