The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting 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.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
