The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
