The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting 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 brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
