The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
