The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very 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 beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.