The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
