The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
