The speculation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
