The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.