The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever 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, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
