The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified 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 could be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
