The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
