The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video 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, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back 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 wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
