The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than 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 widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
