The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
