The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
