The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
