The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
