The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
