The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements 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 unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
