The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up 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 distinction hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
