The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
