The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle 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 one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
