The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
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 of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
