The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
