The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
