The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
