The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
