The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.