The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical 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 many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
