The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be 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 widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
