The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned 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 phrasing hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
