The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed 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 hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
