The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
