The buzz around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes 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 famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
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 ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
