The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
