The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
