The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
