The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
