The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
