The speculation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
