The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
