The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
