The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
