The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
