The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
