The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
