The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating 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 described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
