The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified 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 next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
