The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames 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 follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
