The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone 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 referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
