The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
