The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series 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 another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
