The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
