The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
