The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
