The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
