The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
