The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
