The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.