The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy 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 another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
