The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video 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 defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
