The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
