The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
