The anticipation about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
