The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently found massive success 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 simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
