The speculation about The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
