The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
