The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive 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 get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.