The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
