The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
