The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
