The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later 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 bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
