The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
