The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
