The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer 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 crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
