The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
