The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
