The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
