The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected 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 clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
