The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic 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 presented with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints 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 teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions 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 bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
