The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified 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 core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
