The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
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 of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
