The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
