The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
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 in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
