The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
