The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
