The anticipation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
