The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
