The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
