The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
