The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
