The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.