The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached 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.
More to Come
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, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
