The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
