The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
