The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
