The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
