The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
