The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
