The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
