The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip 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 rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava 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 in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
