The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character 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 approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
