The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
