The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
