The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements 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 immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
