The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
