The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered 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 this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
